The Peculiarities of Geography: Asia

Robert Blum

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 1961, vol. 335, issue 1, 71-75

Abstract: In the educational exchange program, as in other matters, change has overtaken both sides before they have pre pared for it. Many Asians still are reluctant to study in the United States because they fear an American education will not be relevant, beneficial, and accepted at home. Asian stu dents who come to the United States tend to pursue vocational courses and to seek their social, political, and philosophical en lightenment elsewhere. More must be done in the United States to understand the Asian culture and heritage and to help Asian students in the United States to adjust to the nor mal university pattern and mix on an equal basis with Ameri can students. American goals in admitting exchange students should be clarified, whether we seek goodwill, allies against communism, or the training of individuals who can serve their countries' needs upon their return home. If the student in creases his respect for the principles of a free society, confi dence in his own integrity as a human being, and the under standing of his field of study so that he may serve his country well, he will at the same time be fulfilling the highest purpose that the United States can have in extending hospitality to him.—Ed.

Date: 1961
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